Construction Estimator for Hospitals and Commercial Jobs

  • Full Time
  • Ottawa, ON, Canada
  • 65000-110000 CAD / Year
  • Applications have closed

Website Bradford Construction

Don’t apply if you don’t have commercial estimating experience on your resume.

· Responsibilities

· Bid Administration

o Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors

o Prepares subcontractor bid packages

o Transmits addenda, clarifications and other bid information to subcontractors

o Ensures that we have proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day

o Contacts supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids

o Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors

o Submits 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline – no exceptions

o Enters all relevant information into Excel

o Manages Bid board

o Uploads all drawings, addendums, specs and relevant information to the website

o Prints relevant drawings and specs

o Attends and/or organizes all job showings

o Obtains all bonding and insurances

o Reviews Buy & Sell, Merx, Ottawa City Approvals, etc. daily to find new leads

o Reviews bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow-up questions for every bid

o Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trade assigned

o Develops RFI’s and clarifications, ensures adequate subcontractor coverage and shows interest

o Performs comprehensive “bid day” analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades

o Understands how to fit subs to the size/scope of project

o Creates bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project

o Minimizes exclusions by “doing your homework”

· Follow-Up & Closing

o Consistently follows up on submitted bids and budgets

o Monthly reporting of won/loss/etc.

· Project Turnover

o Properly turns over bid documents and sub information to Project Management in a timely manner

o Reviews drawings with Project Manager and highlights areas of concern

o Reviews job costs with Project Manager

· Subcontractor Management

o Seeks & qualifies new subcontractors

o Holds subcontractors to JP Gravel Construction Inc. standards

· Build Long Term Relationships

o Handle all subcontractors’ interactions in a manner designed to build long term relationships

o Develops personal/social relationships with select subcontractors

o Develops & maintains Client Relationships

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$65,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• construction estimating: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Location:

• Ottawa, ON K1Z 6W2 (required)

Work Location:

In person